Dbaft-rioozno



W. H. MUSSEY.

DRAFT RIGGING.

APPLIUATION FILED D2017. 190s.

Suva 14 ton Patented June 29, 1909.

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W. H. MUSSEY.

DRAFT RIGGING.

APPLICATION nun 111:0. 17, 190B.

Patented June 29. 1909.

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WILLIAM H. MUSSEY, 0t" LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK.

DRAFT-BIGGER Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 29, 1009.

Application filed December 17, 1908. Betta! No. 488,026.

To all whom it may concern:

tie it known that I, W mum H. Mossnr. a ritizen of the United States, residing at Long Islam]. in the county of Queens and h'tate of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Draft- Riggiug, of which the following is a specification.

This iuvcutiol-i relates to improvements in draft merhauisms for railway cars.

One of the objects of the invention is to provide a doviee of the character described which comprises a minimum number of parts that may be readily assembled and disassembled.

Another object contemplated by this invcntion is the provision of a draft-rigging which requires only drilling, thus dispensing with the machine work which is necessary in constructing the several component parts of similar devices.

Still another object sou ht by this invention is to so construct tlt' device that all parts thereof will be exposed for purposes of illfipt'tlillll.

Other objects of the invention are to obtain the maximum etlioiency of strength proportionate to the weight; to provide. for low oust of maintenance, chi-apnea; and rapidity of construction; and to afford the greatest possible amplitude of lateral oscillation in the draw-head and d raft-iron.

To the accomplishment of the recited objects and other coordinate therewith, the preferred embodiment of the invention resides in that arrangement. and construction of parts hereinafter described, illustrated in the aemnu ntnyiug drawings, and embraced within the scope of the appended claims.

In said drawings: Figure I is a side eleration of the device embodying my invention one of the proximal ends of the draftbnr being broken away to show the construction of the barrel. Fig. II is a to) plan view of the device. Fig. 111 is a )ottoni plan view of the draw-bar and a portion of the outer terminal of the draft-bar. and Fig. 1V is a side elevation thereof, the cross beam and support being shown in motion. Fi' V is a transverse sectional view taken nlimg lint-s 5 5 of Fig. I. Fig. Vt is an elevation in detail of the draft-iron. Fig. VII is a fragmentary side, elevation of the barrel and one of the t'UlltH'H. Fig. VT" in a side elevation of one of the key-plates, and Ft". 1K in an end elevation thereof. Fig. X is a transverse set'tiollal view taken along lines Hi -10 of the draft-bur. and Fig. X] is a similar view taken along lines tl-l1 of Fig. I.

Like reference characters indicate corresponding tarts throughout the several views.

Generally speaking. the invention embraces a draft-bar adapted to be secured to the bolster or under timbers of a car frame in surh :1 manner as to preclude possibility of rontaet with. or injury to, the motor or other running gear, one of the opposed terminals of said draft-bar being arranged to receive any well known type of coupler, and the other atl'ording means for thoroughly absorbing the shock incident. to the draft and lmllin f movements of adjacent ears.

Re erring more particular!) to the drawings for a detail description of the invention. the numeral 5 designates a cast steel drattbar which is obtuse angled, the lower hori zontal extremity having the conformnt ion of an ordinary lb. rail, as clearly shown in Fig. XI of the accoln mnying drawings. and presenting a slightly different cross sectional contour from its point of deflection to a mint. adjacent the inner distal end of the barrelas exhibited in Fig. X. Again it will be noted that the horizontal extremity of this draft-bar is provided on opposite sides of the wedge (ti) with a plurality of integrally formed projections or chipping strips (7), the latter being apertnl'ed, as at S, to facilitate the insertion of rivets when mounting the draw-bar (it), which in the )resent in- .stance is of the well known Van orn type. In the assemblage of the drawdmr and the draft-bar in the manner 'nst explained these chipping Strips attord ample and reliable hearing at. polnts where riveting is done. thus eliminating the machinin of this costing. As hereinbet'orc itli'illltlttt the opposite cxtrmnity of the draft-hm- (5) which is cir eulur in rross section is cored longitiulinnlly for a suitable distance to form a casing or barrel (10) with a diametersuflicicntly large to permit. of a free sliding of the drafbiron (11) relative therein, the latter being of axle steel and pivot-ed in the usual way to the under frames of a car.

At diametrieally opposite sides of the barrel (l0), and preferably at tho proxinml end thereof is a pair of elongated slots (12). a similar pair of slots (13) baht arranged on the cot-res 'tfllltllltg portions 0 the draftiron (11). l y virtue of the disposition of these slots an exact registration thereof may be readily effected for the purpose to be presently set forth.

Mounted exteriorly of the barrel (10) and having a curvature complemental to the curvature of said barrel is a (pair of cast steel collars (14), each of sai collars being equipped with integral pairs of outwardly directed lateral cars (15) to form a receptive space for the outer terminal portions of the key-bars (16), which are clearly illustrated in Figs. VIII and XI of the drawings The key-plates are identical in construction and comprise a substantial] quadrilateral piece of axle steel which is re beted orcut away, as at 17, to present a air of projections (18) which are design to engage the corresponding opposite sides of the barrel (11) and prevent dislodgment or derangement of the key-plates, one of the keys being preferably beveled at 19 to assist in directing the same through the slots (12 and 13) in the course of assembling the rigging. Manifcstly, the outer ends of each key, as well as the cars (15) of the collars (14) are apertuied at 20 and 21, respectively, to permitthe insertion of a cotter pin (22).

A strong coil spring is positioned intermediate the inner faces of the collars (14) and encircles the barrel to absorb the shock resultin" from either the draft or butling to whit-ii the device is subjected, as will be readily comprehended by those skilled in the art.

It should be. understood that in its broader aspect the invention comprehends the employment not only of the various means described, but of equivalent means for performing the recited functions. To examplify, applicant does not wish to be limited to the use of the Van Dorn type of coupler, the spring device, and the application of the invention as an entirety to railway cars as it will up ar manifest that any ty e of coupler, dra t rigging and vehicles 0 any dcscri tion may be utilized in conjunction with t 1e invention.

While the arrangement shown is thought at the present time, to be preferable it is desired to reserve the right to effect such modifications and variations thereof as may come fairly within the scope of the append ed claims.

Having thus described the invention what is claimed as new is:

1. Ina device of the character described, the combination of a draft-bar having a barrel, a. draft-iron adapted to be inserted in said barrel, a pair of collars slidahly mounted on said barrel, shock absorbing means arran ed intermediate said collars, means extcn ing through said barrel and draft-iron and connected to opposite faces of each collar, and means for mounting a draw-bar on said draftrbar.

2. In ,a device of the character described, the combination of a draft-bar having a barrel, a draft-iron adapted to be inserted iin said barrel, 9. pair of collars slidably mounted on said barrel, means arranged intermediate said collars for absorbing the shock resulting from either the draft or butling of ad acent cars, and means for mounting a draw-bar on said draft-bar.

3. In a device of the character described, the combination of a draft-bar having a barrel, a draft'iron adapted to be inserted in said barrel, said draftbar and draft-iron having pairs of slots, a pair of collars slidably mounted on said barrel, shock absorbing means arranged intermediate said collars, means exten ing through said slots and connected to opposite sides of each collar, and means for mounting a draw-bar on said draft-bar.

4. In a device of the character described, the combination of a draft-bar having a barrel, a draft-iron adapted to be inserted in said barrel, said draft-bar and draft-iron having pairs of slots, apair of collars slidably mounted on said barrel and provided with lateral projections. tension means arranged intermediate said collars, key-plates extending through said slots and connected to said projections, and means for mounting a draw-bar on said draft-bar.

5. In a device of the character described, the combination of a draft-bar and a draftiron, and means surrounding and connected to said draft-bar and draft-iron for absorbin the shock resulting from either the draft or ulling of adjacent cars.

6. In a device of the character described, the combination of a draft-bar, a draft-iron, a draw-bar, means associated with said draft bar and draft-iron for absorbing the shock resulting from either the draft or bufiing of adjacent cars, and a plurality of 5 need projections on opposite sides of said c raft-bar having openings for the reception of fastening means for said draw-bar.

In testimony whereof I aliix my signature, in presence of two witnesses.

WILLIAM H. MUSSEY.

Witnesses:

II. F. CAMrnnnn, NELSON Cnms'rnnsi-m. 

